HAPPY KEY (Lagoon 42)
Marina Frapa
Weekly prices€4,900 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for groups The Happy Key is a spacious 2020 Lagoon 42 catamaran sleeping up to 12 guests across 6 cabins, ideal for families, friend groups, or corporate charters who want to share costs and experiences together. The modern build year means everything feels fresh and reliable.
Comfort meets convenience This boat is seriously well-equipped: air conditioning, water maker, generator, and Wi-Fi keep everyone comfortable even on longer passages or hot-weather cruising. The electric winches and autopilot reduce physical demand, and the bimini with cockpit cushions make lounging genuinely pleasant rather than a compromise.
Strong value proposition At a €2,500 deposit with a 5-star operator rating (9 reviews), Nautika Centar Nava clearly maintains their fleet and supports charters properly. For a 12-berth vessel this new, the pricing sits fairly in the mid-range catamaran market, you're not overpaying for novelty.
One honest note The base location wasn't listed in your brief, so I can't comment on flight connections or transfer times from major European or US hubs. Check where this vessel operates and factor in your airport logistics when comparing to other options in your region.
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The marina & destination Marina Frapa · Croatia
Based at Marina Frapa, Croatia . HAPPY KEY is operated by Nautika Centar Nava.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Frapa · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €2,500
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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